Which plant is the source of the powerful analgesic Morphine?
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Correct answer: Papaver somniferum
Morphine is an alkaloid obtained from the latex of the unripe seed pods of the Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). It is a potent pain reliever that acts directly on the central nervous system.
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